Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Cucumber Salad, a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion come together with the fragrant freshness of parsley and mint, creating a medley of flavors that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Drizzled with a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, and optionally topped with creamy feta cheese, this no-cook salad is a quick and nutritious way to celebrate Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal as a light side dish, picnic favorite, or healthy weekday lunch. Bursting with antioxidants and heart-healthy ingredients, this salad epitomizes the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them lengthwise. Remove the seeds by dragging a spoon down the middle of each half. Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are particularly large, quarter them instead.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely, and combine them in a small bowl.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.

Step 9

If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad and toss gently again.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761.1

Total Fat 55.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2569.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 940.1mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1967.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 25.0%